Foods that nurture & nourish

Category: Sugar Saturday/Sunday

Maple syrup, that most Canadian of things is actually an ‘Aboriginal’ thing. Indigenous to eastern Canada and used by the Indigenous peoples of these lands, maple trees have become symbolic of this country. The maple leaf forever: logo for national sports associations, ubiquitous souvenir of Canada, the flag worn on backpacks abroad to signify that … More Sugar Sunday – The sentimental sap

And to french toast covered in maple syrup! It is still officially maple syrup season, a time that runs approximately from February to April. As winter gives way, reluctantly, to spring it is prime tapping time. A small hole is drilled into the sugar maple tree (‘tapping’) and a spout inserted with bucket attached. The … More Sugar Sunday – A toast to maple syrup

When life gives you lemons, steep them in vodka to make limoncello. In the meantime, buy chocolate, lots of it, and enjoy eating every morsel. caramel bars, dark chocolate mints, solid chocolate and flavoured So much to choose from! It’s Saturday, it’s raining and I’ve got a replenished stock of chocolate in my fridge. I … More Sugar Saturday! Chocolate of the season